How can inter spousal gifts of money, be of any value in lowering assets to qualify for Medicaid ?

Typically, you would want to do spousal transfers before the application. In addition the Husband and wife's assets are both counted unless there...

A new heir might have been found in a estate.Is it possible to reopen a estate in Florida even after 5 years it was closed?

Yes a probate can be reopened. Whether it would make any difference is a more fact specific issue that would require you to meet with an attorney...

My parents old & want to give their condo in Florida to their grand daughter (14 yrs old). Is it possible due to being a minor?

Doing what you suggest could cause problems with medicaid eligiblilty, should they need care within the next 5 years. Also, there is the issue of...

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Yes, but only if the probate assets were $133,333,34 or all the beneficiaries agreed to it in writing. Florida statutes permit 3% as reasonable...

How the funds are distributed when probate is finished?

Generally the funds are distributed by the per the court order

Will ATF keep my silencer that was in process of being transferred to my gun trust?

This can be a very difficult issue to deal with. You will have to contact the ATF or have a lawyer contact ATF on your behalf to determine what...

My sister secretly got a court ordered guardianship over my father knowing I had a durable POA.

Your POA is not valid at this time. You should visit with an attorney to see if you have any options at this point. This is not an estate...

On inter spousal gifts....

Transferring an asset to a spouse does not make it exempt. It is possible to transfer the assets and then do a spousal refusal, but this concept...

Do I need a summary administration?

You may be able to handle it all in NC unless there was other real property in FL that was only in his name.

What happens to house if husband passes away

You will be entitled to a Life estate on the property, or you can timely elect to take a 50% share.